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admin sinfulldude · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: THE 7 DEADLY SINS

THE 7 DEADLY SINS

are you a sinner?

The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices
or cardinal sins, are a classification of vices used in
early Christian teachings to educate and protect followers from
(immoral) fallen man's tendency to sin. The Roman Catholic
Church divides sin into two types: venial (forgiven through any
sacramental) and capital or mortal (meaning they can kill the life
of grace and risk eternal damnation unless absolved in the
sacrament of confession). Beginning in the early 14th century,
the popularity of the seven deadly sins with artists of the time
ingrained them in human culture around the world.

Listed in the same order used by both Pope Gregory the Great
in the 6th Century AD and Dante Alighieri, the seven deadly sins
are as follows: luxuria (extravagance, later lust), gula (gluttony),
avaritia (avarice/greed), acedia (sloth), ira (wrath), invidia (envy),
and superbia (pride/hubris). Each deadly sin is opposed by one
of the corresponding Seven Holy Virtues.

The identification and definition of the Sins is a fluid process and,
like many aspects of religion, the idea of what each sin encompasses
has changed over time. This was exacerbated by the fact that the
Sins are not considered in a structured manner in the Bible, and
works referencing the sins were gradually considered sources for
others to base their definitions on. The second section of the Divine
Comedy, Purgatorio, is the most well known source for defining
the sins, though modern interpretations often show those guilty
of the Sins suffering in Hell, not purifying themselves in Purgatory.

the 7 deadly sins are:-

Lust (Latin, luxuria)
Main articles: Lust (fornication, perversion)
Lust is best described as depraved thought, unwholesome morality,
desire for excitement, or need to be accepted or recognized by
others. It also includes obsessive or unlawful sexual desire, such
as desiring to engage in excessive sexual appetites. Bestiality, rape,
and adultery are considered to be extreme forms of Lust. Dante's
criterion was "excessive love of others," thereby detracting from
the love due to God. However, Lust and love are two different
things; while love involves mutual appreciation, trust, deep
friendship, and willingness to sacrifice, Lust is little more than
extreme sexual arousal. In Purgatorio, the penitent walks within
flames to purge himself of lustful thoughts.

Gluttony (Latin, gula)
Main articles: Gluttony (waste, overindulgence)
Modern views identify Gluttony as being associated with an
overindulgence of food and drink, though in the past any form
of thoughtless excess could fall within the definition of this sin.
Marked by a refusal to share resources and unreasonable or
unnecessary consumption, Gluttony could also include certain
forms of destructive behaviour, especially for sport, for example
substance abuse or binge drinking. The penitent in the Purgatorio
were forced to stand beneath two trees, unable to make use of
the food hanging there and giving them a starved appearance.

Greed/Avarice (Latin, cupiditia'avaritia)
Main articles: Greed (treachery, covetousness)
Greed is, like Lust and Gluttony, a sin of excess. However,
Greed particularly applies to the acquisition of wealth. Thomas
Aquinas wrote that Greed was "a sin against God, just as all
mortal sins, in as much as man condemns things eternal for the
sake of temporal things." In Dante's Purgatory, the penitent
were forced to kneel on hard stone and recite the examples of
avarice and its opposing virtue. Avarice is a blanket term that can
describe many other forms of sinful behaviour. These include
disloyalty, deliberate betrayal, or treason, especially for personal
gain, as when someone lets themselves be bribed. Scavenging
and hoarding of materials or objects, theft and robbery, especially
by violence, trickery,skulldugery or manipulation of authority are
all actions that are inspired by greed. Such misdeeds include
Simony, where the sinner feels the urge to make money by selling
things within the confines of the church.

Sloth/Laziness (Latin, pigritia'acedia)
Main articles: Sloth (laziness, sadness, apathy)
More than other sins, the definition of Sloth has changed considerably
since its original inclusion in the list. It has been characterized as
what modern thinkers would describe as apathy, depression, and
joylessness — the latter being considered a refusal to enjoy the
goodness of God and the world he created. Originally, its place
was fulfilled by two others, Acedia and Sadness. The former
described a spiritual apathy that affected the faithful by
discouraging them from their religious work. Sadness
(tristitia in Latin) described a feeling of dissatisfaction or
discontent, which caused unhappiness with their current situation.
When Aquinas selected Acedia for his list, he described it as
an "uneasiness of the mind," being a progenitor for lesser sins
such as restlessness and instability. Dante built on this definition,
describing Sloth as being the "failure to love God with all one's
heart, all one's mind and all one's soul." He also describes it as
the middle sin, and as such is the only sin characterised by an
absence or insufficiency of love. Modern interpretations differ from
either of these, and portray Sloth as being simply a sin of laziness,
of an unwillingness to act, and of an unwillingness to care. For this
reason Sloth is now often seen as being considerably less serious
than the other sins.

Wrath (Latin, ira)
Main articles: Wrath (anger, hatred, prejudice, discrimination)
Inappropriate feelings of hatred and anger. Denial of the truth,
both to others and in the form of self-denial. Impatience with the law,
or seeking revenge outside of justice, such as with unnecessary
vigilantism. Wishing to do evil or harm to others. A modern definition
would also include anger towards others for no good reason, such as
their race or religion, leading to discrimination. 'Minor' sins born of
Wrath are some of the most serious, including murder, assault,
discrimination, and genocide. (See Crimes against humanity.)
Wrath is the only sin not associated with selfishness or self interest.
Dante described Wrath as "love of justice perverted to revenge and
spite".

Envy (Latin, invidia)
Main articles: Envy (jealousy, malice)
Like Greed, Envy is characterized by an insatiable desire, however
the two sins differ for two main reasons. Firstly, Greed is normally
associated with material wealth, whereas Envy can apply to other
concepts, like love or success. Secondly, those who commit the sin of
Envy desire something that someone else has. Dante defined this
as "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men
of theirs." In Dante's Purgatory, the envious have their eyes sewn shut
with wire, because they have gained sinful pleasure from seeing others
brought low.

Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia)
In almost every list Pride is considered the original or most serious
sin, and the ultimate source of all other sins. It is identified as a desire
to be more important or attractive to others, failing to give credit due to
others, or excessive love of self (especially holding self out of proper
position toward God). Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to
hatred and contempt for one's neighbour". In Jacob Bidermann's
medieval miracle play, Cenodoxus, Pride is the deadliest of all the sins
and leads directly to the damnation of the famed Doctor of Paris,
Cenodoxus. Pride was what sparked the fall of Lucifer from Heaven,
and his subsequent transformation into Satan. Vanity and Narcissism
are good examples of these sins, though both imply a more empty
feeling of Pride, with little to back it up. In the Divine Comedy, the
penitent were forced to walk with their heads bowed while they were
whipped in order to induce feelings of humility.

Catholic Virtues
The Catholic church recognises the seven virtues as opposite
to the seven sins. These are also known as the Seven Contrary
Virtues.

Vice Virtue
Lust (excessive sexual appetites) Chastity (purity of soul)
Gluttony (overindulgence) Temperance (self-restraint)
Greed (avarice) Charity (giving)
Laziness (idleness) Diligence (zeal/integrity)
Wrath (anger) Meekness (composure)
Envy (jealousy) Kindness (admiration)
Pride (vanity) Humility (humbleness)

Punishments
According to The Picture Book of Devils, Demons and Witchcraft,
by Ernst and Johanna Lehner, each of the Sins was associated
with a specific punishment in Hell.

Sin Punishment in Hell :-
Pride Broken on the Wheel.
Envy Placed in freezing water.
Wrath Dismembered Alive.
Sloth Thrown in Snake Pits.
Greed Put in pots of boiling oil.
Gluttony Forced to eat rats, toads, and snakes.
Lust Smothered in Fire and Brimstone.

Associations with demons
In 1589, Peter Binsfeld paired each of the deadly sins with
a demon, who tempted people by means of the associated sin.
According to Binsfeld's classification of demons, the pairings are
as follows:
Lucifer: Pride
Mammon: Greed
Asmodeus: Lust
Leviathan: Envy
Beelzebub: Gluttony
Satan: Wrath
Belphegor: Sloth
There are also other demons who invoke sin, for instance the
incubi and succubi invoke lust. The succubi sleep with men in
order to impregnate themselves so that they can spawn demons.
The incubi sleep with women to lead them astray and to impregnate
them with demon spawn.

angel12

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